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THE PROPERTY OF A GENTLEMAN 175
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A SMALL CARVED AMBER
‘LOTUS’ WASHER
QING DYNASTY (1644-1911)
The washer is shaped as a lotus leaf with
a downturned rim, carved in relief on the
exterior with a cluster of lotus flower, pod and
arrowhead, all against a network of incised
leaf veins. The material is of a transparent deep
russet tone.
2º in. (5.4 cm.) wide, stand, box
HK$26,000-32,000 US$3,400-4,100
清 琥珀雕蓮紋小筆洗
ANOTHER PROPERTY
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AN AMBER CARVING OF A BOY
AND QILIN
QING DYNASTY (1644-1911)
Carved as a young boy holding a ruyi flung
across his back in one hand, the other hand
grasping a bundle containing a book, astride a
two-horned qilin standing foursquare, its scales
and curly mane finely detailed. The material is
of a transparent orange-brown tone.
3 in. (7.6 cm.) long, wood stand
HK$30,000-50,000 US$3,900-6,500
清 琥珀麒麟送子擺件
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